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SCBWI proudly supports protecting the freedom to read! Check out our resource page and videos about the fight against book bans at www.scbwi.org/essential-re... Art by Hyesu Lee #bannedbooksweek #righttoread

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 18h

Registration opens ✨October 29 at 10AM PST✨— stay tuned for more details ☝🏽 In 2028 the NY conference will shift back to its normal time in January/ February.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 18h

Whether you are looking to build your creative community or learn from the top publishing industry professionals, this conference is for you. There will also be a 🚨special Illustrators’ Intensive day 🚨on March 8. Book your ticket early as there are limited seats available.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 18h

Save the date! 📅 SCBWI’s highly anticipated in-person New York Conference is back, headlined by keynote speakers #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator, Pete Oswald and 2026 Caldecott Medalist, Cátia Chien In 2027 only, it’s on March 5-7.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Cleonique Hilsaca as she talks about her art style, art practice, and her growing career as a children’s book illustrator. Check out this Featured Illustrator interview to learn more about Cleonique Hilsaca’s work at www.cleonique.com

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

– Share your work on Twitter and Instagram with the official hashtag #scbwiArtober2026. – Go to the #scbwiArtober2026 hashtag to see current art, inspiration, and to cheer on other SCBWI Illustrators. – Play and have fun each day!

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Here are the Rules: – This is not about perfection. The goal is to develop a daily practice. – We encourage you to try new media.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Each day includes a prompt to inspire your daily practice. Work in your favorite art medium or play with new materials during the month. Share your work when you can or post it daily with the #scbwiArtober2026 hashtag on Instagram and Bluesky.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join the SCBWI Illustration Community in October for 31 days of illustration prompts under the hashtag #scbwiArtober2026!

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us for our final session in our SCBWI University series: The Journey of The Picture Book Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-j...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Starting September 22, you can purchase and create a page for your book. Log in to the website, click the Member Home button, then click the BookStop banner to start creating your page.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

SCBWI BookStop is the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ annual online book promotion designed to help members showcase and sell their books directly to readers, parents, educators, and librarians. Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us today for our final session in the SCBWI University series: The Novel! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-n...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us today for our second session in our SCBWI University Picture Book series! You can still sign up at scbwi.org Can't attend live? You can still sign up to watch the replays!

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AUGUST 2026 winners for the prompt TROPICAL: Katie Smith and Beth Jacks The prompt for September is MONOCHROME Post your work to Bluesky, Instagram, and in your SCBWI Illustrator Gallery with the hashtag #SCBWIDrawThis.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us TODAY at 1PM PST for our second course in our SCBWI University series: The Novel! You can still register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-n...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Have you signed up for today's SCBWI University session? There's still time to sign up! Don't miss out. Our first session in this series is TODAY at 1PM PST and is called "Letting Your Stories Flow: Tips for Generating New Story Ideas with JaNay Brown-Wood" scbwi.org

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Another SCBWI University series starts tomorrow! It's called "The Journey of The Picture Book" Learn from top professionals how to make your picture book the best it can be. Practical tips and insights into your craft. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/the-j...

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Serendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#SerendipityLit CEO Regina Brooks sat down with Theo Baker from @scbwi.bsky.social for the SCBWI Podcast to talk about writing, publishing, and what she has learned from helping authors build successful careers. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4Qfk... #BookSky #YoungAdultBooks #ReginaBrooks

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Have you signed up for the next SCBWI University series yet? The Novel: Crafting a Compelling Middle Grade or Young Adult Manuscript kicks off tomorrow with Brandy Colbert teaching you how to Create Memorable Characters! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-n...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

For novelists, get ready for The Novel: Crafting a Compelling MG or YA Manuscript. These 3-classes help you add tension to your story, or create an engaging voice for your unforgettable lead character. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-n...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

For picture book artists and writers, step into The Journey of the Picture Book. Three ninety minute courses that will help you sharpen your skills and give you the tools to take your story from that first spark to publication ready. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/the-j...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Post your work to Bluesky, Instagram, and in your SCBWI Illustrator Gallery with the hashtag #SCBWIDrawThis. Deadline for the monthly Draw This! is the last day of each month.

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Illustrator Gallery

This is a great way to showcase your talents, build a portfolio, and connect with industry professionals.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to the July #scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Jam" ! Kristen Solecki IG: @kristensolecki isle A. Torres IG: @ilseatorres August's prompt is Tropical 🌺

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In this interview, Angie talks about how intuitive art-making influences her approach to creating children’s books and a poignant new book she has on the horizon. Check out this Featured Illustrator interview to learn more about Angie Kang’s work at www.angiekang.net.

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Angie Kang

ANGIE KANG is the 2025 Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator of OUR LAKE. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker and elsewhere.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Angie Kang, author-illustrator and 2025 Caldecott Honor awardee for Our Lake, a beautifully illustrated book about loss and remembering those we love.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Be sure to catch up with all the conference happenings with the SCBWI Conference Blog team! You can check out the latest at scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thank you to the team @jaimetemairik.com @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @themermancam.bsky.social for doing such a wonderful job!

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Don't forget to show some support to our conference faculty members by purchasing their books on our bookshop page here: bookshop.org/shop/SCBWI Art by Heegyum Kim #scbwisummer26 #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Join us for our closing keynote starting at 2:45PM PST! #scbwisummer26

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 01/08/2026

Wow. SO many great insights re: #KidLit #MGLit #YALit at #scbwiSummer26 in "The State of Children's Publishing: What's Selling & What's Not" w/Maya Gartner, @sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social, @mmanlove.bsky.social of Sourcebooks, & Bria Ragin. Mod by @temikatheartist.bsky.social.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 01/08/2026

Get a peek into what happens at an SCBWI Children's Book Writer & Illustrator Conference by browsing highlights & takeaways in the Conference Blog: scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thanks to #scbwiSummer26 Team Bloggers: @cuppajolie.bsky.social, @themermancam.bsky.social, & @jaimetemairik.com #KidLit

Graphic promoting the SCBWI 2026 Summer Virtual Conference, featuring an illustration of children building sandcastles and playing on a beach. Text includes the conference dates (July 30–August 2, 2026), the hashtag #scbwiSummer26, and information about the conference team blog and live blogging updates. Illustrator: Heegyum Kim

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today's the day!! Raise your hand if you are ready to learn!! 📝 🙋‍♀️ Still haven't registered? There's still time to sign up! Learn more at scbwi.org Art by Heegyum Kim #scbwisummer26

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Are you attending the SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference? Join Jolie Stekly @cuppajolie.bsky.social as she guides you through what to expect at this conference! Whether you are a newcomer or longtime attendee she will help answer all of your questions! Not registered yet? Register at scbwi.org

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This panel, sponsored by the Authors Coalition of America, is free and open to the public. Conference attendees can access the ZOOM link for the panel under MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO. All others can watch the livestream on the SCBWI YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@theSCBWI/st...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) proudly announces the winners and honor recipients of the 2026 Crystal Kite Awards, recognizing outstanding books created by SCBWI members across fifteen international regions.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

If you haven't purchased your ticket for this, do so today! Three successful illustrators show how their perceptions shape their unique styles and share the different ways they translate their distinct experiences into impactful visual stories that resonate with readers of all ages. scbwi.org

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Post your work to Bluesky, Instagram, and in your SCBWI Illustrator Gallery with the hashtag #SCBWIDrawThis. Deadline for the monthly Draw This! is the last day of each month. Share your work with us online and in your member profile page on www.scbwi.org/galleries. We want to see what you create!

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Illustrator Gallery

This is a great way to showcase your talents, build a portfolio, and connect with industry professionals.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Congratulations to the June #scbwiDrawThis Winners for the prompt "Collage" ! Allysa Adams IG: @allysaadamsillustration Gabriela Tijerina IG: @gabybobabby and Colleen Wall IG: @colleenwallarts July's prompt is Jam 🍓🍇

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

There is one spot left at the Pitch Roundtables with Asia Harden, Associate Editor at Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers. www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

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kwillettewrites.bsky.social @kwillettewrites.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Feeling very grateful to have received a Penguin Random House Scholarship to attend next week's SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference! This will be my first national children's book conference - I can't wait! 🎊📚✍️💫🙌 www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... @scbwi.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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Virtual Summer Conference 2026

Ready to take your children’s book career to the next level? Wherever you are in your publishing journey, the Virtual Summer Conference provides an opportunity for growth, creativity, and connection. ...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Drumroll please 🥁 WE HAVE NEW MERCH 🎉 Introducing...SCBWI Critique Group Merch! Fueled by feedback? Ready to kill your darlings? Celebrate your hard work with our new Critique Group themed merch, including limited edition stickers and cotton t-shirts. Purchase here: the-scbwi-store.printify.me

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Reminder to Submit Your Artwork in the 2026 Summer Virtual Portfolio Showcase! Learn more at scbwi.org Art by Heegyum Kim

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